The Holidays...a time to be Thankful

[joe skipp]

First, let me wish everyone here a very Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy New Years.

I have some time here at work to reflect on this past year and season. I always take off two months to bowhunt but my time this year was very limited. I spent more time at the Albany Medical Center as my little 11 month old grandson, Joey...has cancer.

Along with that, we had to finally put my 99 yr old mother in a home. Not an easy decision but necessary. Tough times, tough decisions but it makes me Thank God for my health and all that we have to be thankful for.

We are making the Holidays the best we can for the rest of the grand kids and keep everyone in our prayers. When sh...** happens and I want to complain...I don't. Little problems mean nothing.

We should all reflect and be very thankful to the Man upstairs for all we have, especially our health which allows us to hit the woods and enjoy the greatest sport....BOWHUNTING. Enjoy the Holidays with your family and friends...Keep The Faith..  

[Al Dente]

The same to you Joe.  Sorry to hear about your Grandson and your Mom.  Prayers are on the way to you, them, and your family.

I am thankful for every day.  It's been nearly 25 years since I almost died during a robbery.  One of the two low lifes, when he went to shoot me in the head had his gun jam.  He dropped it and when I charged him, they both fled.  My life could have ended that day.  Never being a Father, Godfather, Uncle, or husband.  I thank God each and every day for my life, and blessing me with what I have.

Little stuff happens all the time, the big stuff needs to be dealt with.  Don't sweat the small stuff.  In the grand scheme of things, there are so many who have so little, or are facing major obstacles.

Believe in the infant child Jesus.  May God intercede and hear the prayers.  Merry Christmas.

[slim_grim]

Originally posted by joe skipp:
Little problems mean nothing.

Nailed it.

[John146]

Joe & Al, Well said. All I can say is Amen!

[mcgroundstalker]

Right in the Ten Ring guys...

[Izzy]

Your a good man Skipper, I wish your grandson the best and hope he recovers. Not only are the holidays time to be thankful but they are also the time of miracles.  

[Sean B]

Joe, thank you for helping me keep things in perspective.  I also had very limited time in the woods due to personal issues.  I wish your family well for Christmas, and the best for your mother and grandson.  Hope to see you at the JLMBH!

[MJB]

Amen Joe and GOD BLESS YOU.

[kat]

Very well said Joe.  Sometimes it is difficult  to see the forest for the trees.

Through these times, it is refreshing to see your generosity to others like Adirondack Ken's young friend.

[TSchirm]

Thank you for your thoughts on this.  I needed to be reminded to be thankful, even when times seem tough. Merry Christmas to all!

[bartcanoe]

Amen and amen.  Praying for your grandson.

As a grandfather (grandson is 11 months too) and a cancer survivor I admire your strength and courage.

Merry Christmas

[RC]

Praying for your Grandson Joe. You`ll be in our prayers here in the South. God bless ,RC.

[larry]

very sorry to hear about your grandson Joe, been through it myself with one of my kids. prayers for your entire family.

[Mint]

Prayers for your Grandson Joe.

[Stone Knife]

Skipper, you know I'm praying for you and your family, God Bless.

[jt85]

Sorry to hear about your grandson, your family will be in my prayers

[buckeyebowhunter]

Well said Joe, your family will be in my prayers as well.

[Justin Vinci]

wow at 11 months? thats very sad. Prayers sent for a your grandson.

[lunchbucket]

Joe my heart goes out to you and your family.Ya'll will be in our prayers.

[soap creek]

You and your family will be in our prayers as well.